Banking & Finance
Europe Guide 2024 : Greece
Band 1
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Provided by Potamitisvekris
POTAMITISVEKRIS‘ banking team has a consistent and successful track record of advising on some of the most significant and innovative transactions in the market and is widely recognized as one of the leaders in this field. It offers comprehensive services, ranging from the establishment of banking activities and qualifying holding acquisitions and banking M&A and compliance, to traditional banking, financing and restructuring of loans. In addition, the team advises on the entire spectrum of capital markets, including tender offers, securities listings, investment services and fund management.
Its clients include Greek and foreign commercial and investment banking institutions, institutional lenders and investors, as well as private equity funds, hedge funds, strategic buyers, borrowers and issuers of securities.
It combines its extensive knowledge of the relevant industry with POTAMITISVEKRIS’ business orientated and practical approach to matters. The team also works with attorneys in the Corporate and Mergers & Acquisitions, EU, Competition & Antitrust and Restructuring & Insolvency groups to provide seamless representation and fully integrated legal services.
Chambers Review
Potamitisvekris is highly respected for its excellent coverage of all banking and finance-related mandates. The firm is particularly popular with Greek and international banks for advice on bilateral and syndicated lending, as well as capital markets deals and regulations. Its lawyers are a top choice for national and international investors and corporates, offering strong expertise in real estate and project financing transactions. Furthermore, the team is well reputed for assisting lenders with refinancing and restructuring agreements, including debt restructuring, and also offers expertise in handling NPL portfolio transactions owing to the team's prominent role in the development of legislation. The team further assists clients with regulatory matters, often acting in the hospitality, energy and infrastructure sectors.
Work Highlights
- Potamitisvekris represented Allwyn in an offering of EUR665 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.25% senior secured notes due 2030 and USD700 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.875% senior secured notes due 2029.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I personally consider Potamitisvekris to be one of the most efficient legal offices in Greece, in terms of both their knowledge and their timely and organised work."
"Their team has a broad knowledge of the area and provides very high-quality work."
"I personally consider Potamitisvekris to be one of the most efficient legal offices in Greece, in terms of both their knowledge and their timely and organised work."
"Their team has a broad knowledge of the area and provides very high-quality work."
Notable Practitioners
Senior statesperson Stathis Potamitis boasts longstanding experience advising notable clients on all banking and finance mandates ranging from NPL transactions and bond offerings to regulatory matters. He is also highly regarded for his restructuring and insolvency practice, advising major corporates on liquidations and restructuring agreements.
"Stathis Potamitis has a deep knowledge of insolvency issues, not only with regards to Greek law but also international best practice."
"He is an excellent lawyer."
George Bersis is a notable lawyer who is well placed to assist lenders and borrowers with the refinancing of projects and corporate financings, with particular expertise in the real estate sector.
"George Bersis is a very good lawyer who offers a very strong commercial awareness."
Star individual Alexander Metallinos continues to be a frontrunner in the Greek financing world. He is highly esteemed for the breadth of his expertise in NPE securitisations, structured finance projects and refinancing of existing facilities as well as acquisition financing.
"Alexander Metallinos is very knowledgeable, very smart, and offers innovative advice and strategic thinking."
Euripides Ioannou is a noteworthy lawyer in the Greek banking and finance sphere. He offers extensive experience advising clients on project-related transactions, particularly those in the energy, infrastructure and real estate sectors.
"Euripides Ioannou provides high-quality work in a timely manner."
"He is a very good lawyer who has the ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters."
Ranked Lawyers at
Potamitisvekris
Greece
Members
Provided by Potamitisvekris
Anthea Terlegas
Elena Theocharakou
Head of Department
Vassilis Stergiou
Clients
Provided by Potamitisvekris
AMC Oak SARL / Praxia Bank
ASTY SA
Aegean Airlines S.A.
Alpha Bank
Bank of Cyprus
CITIBANK
Cubico Sustainable Investments Limited
EBRD
Eurobank
Euroxx
Fairfax Financial Holdings
Gek Terna S.A.
National Bank of Greece
Newsphone Hellas S.A.
PQH
Pasal Development S.A.
Piraeus Bank
Terna Energy S.A.